Skip to content

Roberto Luongo leaves game after being run by Radek Dvorak

Robert Mayer / USA TODAY Sports / Reuters

Florida Panthers netminder Roberto Luongo left Thursday night's game between the Panthers and the Carolina Hurricanes after being run by Hurricanes forward Radek Dvorak. 

Luongo remained in the game initially but didn't return after the first intermission. He will not play the third period, although Luongo missing the balance of the contest appears to be the Panthers just playing it safe with a star player:

Dvorak was assessed a game misconduct. Though the Hurricanes winger appeared to try and stop before making contact with the star Panthers netminder, he may be hearing from the Department of Player Safety.

Daily Newsletter

Get the latest trending sports news daily in your inbox